Social and Educational Survey: K'taka govt declares holiday for all govt, aided schools till Oct 18
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has announced holidays for all government and aided schools across the state until October 18 in view of the ongoing Social and Educational Survey.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar chaired a review meeting at Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday to assess the progress of the survey being conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Social and Educational Development.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, CM Siddaramaiah said, “The Social, Educational and Economic Survey, which began on September 2, was scheduled to conclude today. However, the process remains incomplete in several districts. While Koppal district has achieved 97% completion, Dakshina Kannada stands at around 67%. Based on discussions between the Education Department and the Commission for Backward Classes, and considering the request by MLC Puttanna and teachers’ associations seeking an extension, the government has decided to declare holidays for government and aided schools till October 18.”
He added that since the II PUC mid-term examinations will commence on October 12, PU lecturers have been exempted from survey duties.
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3 Indian students among those injured in Australia’s Bondi Beach attack
Melbourne (PTI): Three Indian students were among 40 people injured in the terrorist attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia, according to a media report on Tuesday.
Two out of these three students are believed to be receiving treatment in the hospital, The Australia Today news portal reported.
The names of the Indian students injured during Sunday's attack have not been disclosed yet.
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The Indian students sustained injuries during the shooting, and their exact condition has not been formally confirmed yet, it said.
Naveed Akram, 24, and his father, 50, opened fire on a gathering during the Jewish festival Hanukkah by the Sea celebration.
At least 15 people were killed in the attack, including a 10-year-old child. Five of the injured remain in critical condition, while two injured police officers are in serious but stable condition, it added.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the investigation is expanding as new information emerges, including international travel by the alleged attackers and the discovery of extremist material, the report said.
